Teen nabbed after attempting to dispose of marijuana
An 18-year-old male of Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was arrested by Police ranks on Friday after he was caught trying to discard 40.32 grams of cannabis, that he had concealed in a KFC-branded cup.
The cannabis that was found at Plaisance
It was reported that on the day in question at about 19:00h, ranks of the Sparendaam Police Station were on patrol duty in the vicinity of Prince William Street, Plaisance, when the 18-year-old was seen standing with a KFC cup in his hand.
Upon seeing the ranks, he dropped the said cup and attempted to run. The teen was apprehended and the cup was retrieved by the ranks.
A search of the cup revealed a quantity of the illegal drug but the young man denied ownership. He was subsequently arrested and taken to the Sparendaam Police Station where the cannabis was weighed in his presence and amounted to 40.32 grams.
He remains in custody pending charges.
